The Revivalists - Catching Fireflies: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Catching Fireflies" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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F#       A#
My baby told me
D#             B         A             F#
You gotta get better if you ever wanna win
And I know that
She’s not gettin' any better man, she just sin
I still love her
'Cause I know I was once there wearin' them shoes
I’m still hurtin'
‘Cause the woman I love’s givin' me the blues

I'm sittin' here sober
But I wonder what shape she’ll find me in
I need her under my skin
Like a junkie needs heroin
And I’m never going back to Snake n’ Jakes
The amount of money I spent I could’ve bought
the place
Not to mention that they know my face
Now it’s hell getting out the place

Chorus:
F#                    A#          D#
So I’m walking the streets tonight
                   B    A
I’m catchin' some fireflies
Some would say that I’m livin' a lie
But no more today, no more tonight
You could say that I’m under the gun
Nine million miles away from the sun
I’ve hesitated much too long
But still havin' fun, hope you’re havin' fun

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Belly up in an ambulance
I spent Sunday makin' doctor friends
I could’ve used a pair of Depends
I hope that made you laugh ‘cause you know
I’m a gentlemen
Heaven found me livin' didn’t find me dead
Got a permanent ash mark on my forehead
But it still couldn’t save me from lyin' in bed
Staring at your clothes in the closet while
I was out of my head

Chorus:
So I’m walkin' the streets tonight
I’m catchin' some fireflies
Some would say that I’m living a lie
But no more today, no more tonight
You could say that I’m under the gun
Nine million miles away from the sun
I’ve hesitated much too long
But I’m still havin' fun hope you’re havin' fun

(Yeah, take it away)
I’m a peaceful man today
Ain’t got no more weekend wars to wage
So give me one more shot babe, shot babe
Well I’m a peaceful man today
Ain’t got no more weekend wars to wage
So give me one more shot babe, shot babe, shot babe


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A#

Guitar chord A#

D#

Guitar chord D#

F#

Guitar chord F#

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Catching Fireflies" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Catching Fireflies" by The Revivalists.